Dancing On Ice in new fix row as furious viewers accuse judges of ‘rigging’ show against ‘undermarked’ semi-finalist
Dancing On Ice has been caught up in yet another fix row as the show aired its semi-final tonight.
Viewers were fuming after Coronation Street actress Mollie Gallagher, 25, performed her emotional solo skate.
The number paid tribute to Sophie Lancaster – who was murdered by a “feral” gang of teenagers in a savage attack in 2007.
Mollie, whose storyline as Nina Lucas in the soap mirrored tragic murder, said: “Being able to tell Sophie’s story has been the biggest achievement for me and I’m just beyond grateful to be able to get that conversation going.”
But while many viewers felt Mollie delivered a “goosebump inducing” performance, they felt the judges “undermarked” her and accused them of “rigging” the semi final against her.
Mollie scored 34 in total out of a possible 40 points.
Viewers quickly flocked to social media to vent.
“Mollie Gallagher: the most undermarked contestant in Dancing On Ice history,” tweeted one angry fan.
“Do they just not like Mollie?” asked a second.
“Underscoring again, bloody fix” fumed a third.
“It’s so obvious the judges don’t want her to get through,” agreed a fourth.
“They could make it less obvious they’re rigging it against her,” spat a fifth.
The Sun has reached out to a show spokesperson for comment.
It came as Nile Wilson skated just before her and was awarded the first perfect score of the series.
Nile was awarded 40 points – 10 from every judge – after he performed a number inspired by his battle with gambling and drinking.
The opening moments of the show descended into chaos however as The Vivienne slipped during a group skate number.
While the Drag Race star brushed off the fall, saying the clip would “make a brilliant TikTok”, fans were mortified for her on social media.